ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Pharm Comprehensive Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse on the medical-surgical unit is conducting a fall risk assessment for four clients. The nurse should identify that which of the following clients is the greatest risk for a fall?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An older adult who is confused and has urinary frequency is at the highest risk for falls due to impaired cognitive function and frequent need to get up to use the bathroom, which increases the likelihood of falls.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new diagnosis of atopic dermatitis. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Daily antihistamines can help control itching associated with atopic dermatitis.
Question 3 of 5
The client with acute pancreatitis asks why she is taking omeprazole. What is the nurse's best response?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor that reduces the production of gastric acid, which can help alleviate symptoms and promote healing in acute pancreatitis.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the admission of a client who is about to have elective surgery. The client tells the nurse she feels anxious. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Encouraging the client to express her concerns is a therapeutic communication technique that validates her feelings and can help reduce anxiety.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who reports drinking three to four glasses of wine each night and taking 3,000 mg of acetaminophen daily. Which of the following laboratory values is the priority for the nurse to assess?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) is a liver enzyme that can be elevated in alcohol-induced liver damage and acetaminophen toxicity.